Lura Jackson

The observed spread of pancake batter tunicate -- also known as sea vomit -- in multiple locations around Passamaquoddy Bay is prompting marine scientists in the region to sound the alarm.

The largest river restoration project on the East Coast is in progress on the St. Croix River as a collaboration of cross border entities, represented by the International St. Croix River Watershed Board (ISCRWB), continues its work to return alewives, also known as river herring, to the waterway.

Following the winter's unprecedented flood events in Machias - which saw thigh high water surrounding the town office on January 10 - the town is considering its options for funding streams that could allow for a new building in the future.